1998 Chambolle Musigny Les Feusselottes

A flight of Mugneret’s Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes, also from jeroboam, was intriguing, although on the whole, the wines weren’t as exciting as the Ruchottes that preceded them. The 1991 offered the best balance in this flight of Les Feusselottes. Aromatics, fruit and structure were all in gorgeous harmony. The 1988 and 1998 Feusselottes were both relatively small-scaled wines. The 1988 was a touch more perfumed and ethereal, while the 1998 was defined by slightly astringent tannins that conveyed an impression of leanness. The 1997 Feusselottes was marred by volatile acidity that made it hard to fully appreciate the wine. The Roasted Millbrook Venison Loin served with this flight was exceptional, but it probably would have paired better with Mugneret’s Ruchottes.